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Ian Axel

(1985) Singer

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Ian Axel is a singer.

Quick Facts About Ian Axel

Born: March 28, 1985
Profession: Singer

About Ian Axel

[Wikidata] American musician... | [Wikipedia] Ian Axel is an American singer and songwriter. After becoming well known with his song "This Is the New Year", he developed a solo career, eventually joining forces with long-time writing partner, Chad King, to form the duo band A Great Big World in 2012.

Quotes by Ian Axel

There are people we look up to, like Lady Gaga and what she's built. She's not afraid to own who she is.

Afraid

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I'm a big fan of piano-based rock music like Elton John, Ben Folds, and even Queen.

Ben

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We met because Chad was in one of my classes, and I was looking for someone to write music with. I knew…

Any

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I started writing songs when I was real young, when I was 3 years old. The piano spoke to me - I…

Dracula

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Lady Gaga is not afraid to own who she is.

Fear

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It's different for every song. But for 'Say Something,' I think it was Chad who had an idea on guitar, and I…

Bounce

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Producers on Broadway approached us with an original script after relaunching ourselves as 'A Great Big World,' and wanted us to write…

After

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We never thought 'Say Something' would be a holiday song. I'm still surprised that it's resonating at this time of year. Maybe…

Balances

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I feel that when Chad is in the room, I can tap into this other thing where music comes from. I don't…

Connection

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When you're listening to the radio, you're hearing dance beats, all the bells and whistles, and 'Say Something' makes you quiet and…

Beats

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I have a girlfriend and she really keeps me grounded. Makes me normal.

Girlfriend

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Speak louder than the words before you, and give them meaning no one else has found. The role we play is so…

Found

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